Finding the Third Proportional to 45,036 and 67,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,036 and 67,302 is: 100,576.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,036 : 67,302 = 67,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,036/67,302 = 67,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,036x = 67,302 × 67,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,036x = 4,529,559,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,529,559,204/45,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,576.41
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